35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator, understood retirement and responded fast. Great driver and guide.
The safari covered Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. Our driver Zackary was excellent and really knowledgeable. The safari jeep was very comfortable and we were very well looked after for the 6 days.
Pre booking the communication was great with the company and the safari really good value for money.
It was a trip and memory of a lifetime.
Thank you Explorers Wild Adventures for making it possible!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly incredible experience with an amazing guide!
Our guide Ben was incredible! Very knowledgeable and professional. He educated us on not only the animals, but also the overall landscape and surrounding tribe culture. We saw the big 5 and some extra hard to spot animals! Luck had to play a role in it, but my husband and I truly believe that having a great guide who knows the area expertly is what made all our sightings possible. There were several occasions where fellow tourists commented on how lucky we were to see everything we did which we believe a lot of it is thanks to Ben at Topy Tours. The pricing for the safari was fair, communication leading up to the trip with Jackson was great, accommodations were luxurious and food was delicious! We cannot recommend Quagga Topy Safaris and Tours enough!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and very helpful
Excellent safari- great value for money and really appreciated Wayne's responsiveness throughout
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uwanda an excellent tour operator
We had a wonderful safari with Mr Martin and his driver. Mr Martin is a very competent safari guide who knew a lot about the animals and he was very good in giving us all the information in a good, interresting and understandeble way. We learnt a lot about the animals and their way of living. Futhermoore he is a very nice fellow who is good in making nice friendships. So we alså laughed a lot and had a good time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Go for it!
**Let me say this first- whether you go budget or luxury you see the same animals**
Wonderful safari for the 4 day/3 night “budget tented camp”. The camp was more than what I expected. Clean, canvas tents with an attached bathroom and warm shower.
On game drives, my driver (Jose) was wonderful. Pleasant, knowledgeable, and incredible guide/tracker. We were able to see 4/5 big 5 in Maasai Mara and then saw the last of the big 5 (the rhino) at Lake Nakuru.
Also to note, the vehicle (the Land Cruiser) was very comfortable and outfitted well for photography. With a full vehicle (7 people) it did not feel crowded. The roof pops open and windows slide open for wildlife spotting. Every morning we showed up to the vehicle cleaned and washed.
All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend this safari and Axis Safaris. As a solo traveler I felt their communication was great and I felt safe the entire time.
FR
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our travel was amazing thanks to Naitu and James they make it unforgettable
Thanks to Naitu my family and I discovered Kenya, the experience was amazing we went to really pleasant hotel, the prices were affordable. It was a remarkable travel and we will re do it within dout.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour operator who was attentive, highly professional, and showed us the very best of Kenya.
Naitu is a considerate and attentive professional who arranged the best safari lodges for us, with the best safari ride. Next time, I will organize my entire trip with her, as she offers highly competitive rates for a five-star experience. I felt perfectly safe traveling with her and her driver, and I was accompanied by my three children.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure and people!
After searching through the numerous companies that host safaris in Tanzania we chose Safari Soles and we couldn’t have made a better choice for our adventure! Irine who planned our trip was amazing from the first message we exchanged, she was kind and available at every time, also during our week of stay, she gave us a lot of suggestions and always tried to meet with our needs and requests. We did a 8 day trip through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro: the lodges and tented camp were beyond our expectations and we visited the parks in the best sequence. We also want to thank our guide God Listen who showed us everything we could imagine and more, he drove for at least 8 hours per day and did everything he could to show us not only animals (we saw the big five and much more) but also the cities and beautiful landscapes. The organization is perfect, with game drive starting at around 6-8 am and finishing at 4-5 pm allowing us to see everything we could. Shout out to the amazing lunches which we think have made the difference throughout our stay, when booking your trips we advise you to ask for freshly prepared food (rice, chicken, vegetables and sauces) when possible instead of lunch boxes because we had two lunches like that (which were perfectly fine) because of time schedule but eating something fresh and typical really makes a difference. Thank you again for the amazing adventure, if you are planning to come to Tanzania please choose Safari Soles and God Listen because they are the best!
See you soon, Camilla and Rebecca from Italy.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excel listened to my needs, understood my vision, met all of my goals, and exceeded my expectations.
I specifically wanted to work with a local Kenyan based tour company and get something a little better then a canned package. I identified 8 different operators and I contacted each one with my numerous questions and concerns, including; the time of year, the destinations I had in mind, the level of accommodations, the potential animals I would see, and the other travelers I would be with. All 8 operators responded, but 2 felt like they were entirely AI generated, and 2 were considerably outside my budget. From the remaining 4 operators, the team at Excel were the only team who clearly understood my goals, and offered alternative suggestions to meet my needs. They challenged what I 'thought' I wanted and helped me with an itinerary that ended up as a the prefect trip. This was a big event that was on the bucket list for a long time. I wanted it to be great, and I worried about every detail. I really wasted a lot of energy on that. I believe the team at Excel were able to determine the sweet spot for my trip based on our numerous communications. They put us in the right place at each destination, our guide was the best, we felt comfortable and safe, and the price point was consistent from all the quotes I received. I believe I got a better a Safari experience as a result of Excel Getaways!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Materuni waterfalls and coffee plantation
We had a wonderful day with our guide. We hiked to Materuni Falls, shared a delicious local meal, learned about coffee production from the Chagga people, and made our own cup of coffee.
We highly recommend it—an unforgettable day.
(Remember to bring some shillings to buy coffee and souvenirs.)